Top Secret Security Specialist – Federal Programs

Protection Strategies Incorporated; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

HSA + HRA

Life and AD&D

Disability Products

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Protection Strategies Inc. is seeking a Security Specialist to support FBI background investigations and security clearance processing at Camp Barrett, VA. This full-time role requires coordinating with FBI Security Division, HQ and field offices, and maintaining accurate personnel security records.

The candidate will conduct briefings, manage NBIS, BEAST, Phoenix and Sentinel workflows, and ensure compliance with FBI policies while delivering high-quality customer service.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI access.
• Three+ years in security-related fields such as personnel/security/industrial/physical security.
• Experience with government security systems like NBIS, BEAST, Phoenix, Sentinel.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, process, and track personnel security background investigations using NBIS, FBI BEAST, Phoenix, and other databases.
• Coordinate with FBI Security Division on adjudication actions and Continuous Vetting alerts.
• Maintain security records, reports, and program metrics.
• Prepare status reports for Technical POCs.
• Coordinate fingerprint processing and related security matters.
• Conduct Security Awareness Briefings and debriefings with FBI personnel.
• Upload documents into Phoenix and Sentinel systems.
• Assist with PED registrations and ECs in Sentinel.
• Provide comprehensive written correspondence and security documentation.
• Support Access Control Specialist duties as needed.
• Ensure compliance with FBI security policies and contractual requirements.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Independent and collaborative work

Customer service mindset

Tools

NBIS

BEAST

Phoenix

Sentinel

Job description

Protection Strategies Inc. is seeking a Security Specialist to support FBI background investigations and security clearance processing at Camp Barrett, VA. This full-time role requires coordinating with FBI Security Division, HQ and field offices, and maintaining accurate personnel security records.

The candidate will conduct briefings, manage NBIS, BEAST, Phoenix and Sentinel workflows, and ensure compliance with FBI policies while delivering high-quality customer service.